Trainee Photographer London in City of London

Trainee Photographer – Gannon Studios

Do you have a warm, positive personality and a passion for creating memorable experiences? Do you want to build a career in photography where people skills matter as much as technical ability?

Gannon Studios (https://www.gannonstudios.com) is a leading corporate photography studio in the City of London, creating high-end headshots and professional imagery for individuals and organisations. We work with clients at all levels, from solo entrepreneurs to large corporations with multiple locations across the UK, helping them shine with imagery that reflects their personal brand and professional presence.

We’re looking for a Trainee Studio Photographer to join our small team. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where your personality, organisation, and people skills are just as important as your interest in photography.

What You’ll Do

• Assist on shoots and shadow our lead photographer
• Prepare, reset, and manage the studio environment
• Quickly take responsibility for image management, file handling, and editing/retouching
• Capture and edit behind-the-scenes photo and video content for social media
• Guide clients through the studio experience with professionalism and confidence
• Progress to managing your own sessions and occasional on-location shoots

Who You Are

• Warm, instantly likeable, and professional
• Calm and composed under time pressure
• Observant, emotionally intelligent, and adaptable
• Positive, proactive, and organised with great attention to detail
• Confident communicator who can connect with all types of people
• Interested in photography. A passion for people comes first

No formal photography experience is required. We can teach technical skills. What matters is your personality, energy, and ability to make people feel confident and comfortable.

What’s On Offer

• Full-time role (every other Sunday with a Friday off)
• Training and career progression: Trainee → Studio Photographer → Senior Photographer
• Fast-paced, supportive studio environment
• Opportunity to grow with a studio that plans to expand into new locations

If you’re ready to start a photography career that’s all about people, professionalism, and delivering amazing imagery, we’d love to hear from you.

As personality is key for this role, in addition to your CV and portfolio (if you have one) we would love a short video introducing yourself and why you think you would be great for this role. Don’t overthink it, we just want sense of who you are. You can WhatsApp this on 07810 004451.